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Panasonic LX10 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
72
Overall
60
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Panasonic LX10 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
  • 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Replaced the Panasonic LX7
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2009
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2s
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Panasonic LX10 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic LX10 vs Sigma DP2, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the LX10 (1") and DP2 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX10 was manufactured 7 years after the DP2 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the LX10 matches up against the DP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Sigma DP2

 LX10 DP2 
LaunchedSeptember 2016September 2009More modern by 86 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Panasonic LX10

 DP2 LX10 

Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Sigma DP2

 LX10 DP2 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic LX10 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX10 comes with physical measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LX10 vs Sigma DP2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the LX10 and the DP2.

Panasonic LX10 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the LX10 and DP2 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic LX10 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX10 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the LX10 and DP2.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LX10 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic LX10 will render extra detail due to its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer LX10 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic LX10 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX10 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX10 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Portrait photography camera
65
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX10 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Street photography camera
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition (310 grams)
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (280g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LX10
Sports photography with Sigma DP2
62
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Travel photography info
Sigma DP2 Travel photography info
75
lighter than competition (310g)
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
67
lighter than competition (280g)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
MP count low (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography advice
70
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
48
has manual focus
great max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Vlogging details
Sigma DP2 Vlogging details
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (310g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic LX10 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX10 and Sigma DP2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10Sigma DP2
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sigma
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 Sigma DP2
Also called Lumix DMC-LX15 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-09-19 2009-09-21
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 41mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/1.4-2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 320x240
Video format MP4, H.264, AAC Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 310 grams (0.68 pounds) 280 grams (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 20 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 581 not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $700 $649